Senior Aerospace Engineer: Lead High-Impact ISR Systems

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Englewood, CO seeks a Senior Aerospace Engineer to serve as a technical authority in the design, development, and testing of advanced aerospace products and systems. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, oversee validation testing, and mentor engineers.

This hybrid role requires a strong background in CFD/FEA, systems engineering, and experience with aviation programs. Security clearance eligibility is required; travel up to 10% is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred.
• Experience with CFD simulations and FEA.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary design teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for complex aerospace systems.
• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Oversee comprehensive analysis and validation testing.
• Serve as SME in design reviews and technical discussions.
• Develop and implement engineering best practices and standards.
• Foster client, supplier, and partner relationships.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.

Skills

Aerospace leadership

CFD simulations

FEA analysis

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Technical mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

StarCCM+

CFD++

FEA software

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Englewood, CO seeks a Senior Aerospace Engineer to serve as a technical authority in the design, development, and testing of advanced aerospace products and systems. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, oversee validation testing, and mentor engineers.

This hybrid role requires a strong background in CFD/FEA, systems engineering, and experience with aviation programs. Security clearance eligibility is required; travel up to 10% is possible.